Birmingham Airport vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Birmingham Airport West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley West Midlands Police

      Birmingham Airport vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Birmingham Airport
      West Midlands Police
      558 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.4% trend
      45.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      West Midlands Police
      3,797 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birmingham Airport
      B Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      558
      3,797
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      545
      4,039
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.4%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.9%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birmingham Airport
      B Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      Violent Crime
      94 ↑29%
      1,536 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑127%
      164 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      99 ↓29%
      198 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      102 ↓6%
      272 ↓17%
      Burglary
      0
      151 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓23%
      263 ↑11%
      Drugs
      12 ↓40%
      50 ↑9%
      Public Order
      45 ↑80%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0
      24 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑46%
      831 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓31%
      19 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      15 ↑36%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓28%
      39 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑24%
      82 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Birmingham Airport is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birmingham Airport safer than Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Birmingham Airport has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 558 crimes in the last 12 months. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,797 crimes. Birmingham Airport scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birmingham Airport vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Birmingham Airport shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      In Birmingham Airport, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Vehicle Crime (102 incidents). In Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley, it is Violent Crime (1,536 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Birmingham Airport recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 164. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Birmingham Airport vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Violent crime in Birmingham Airport totalled 94 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,536 in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birmingham Airport recorded 545 crimes (now 558, a change of +2.4%). Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 4,039 crimes previously (now 3,797, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Birmingham Airport has a resolution rate of 45.9% and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Birmingham Airport falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Birmingham Airport or Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birmingham Airport and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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